task

A piece of work assigned or done as part of one’s duties.

A difficult or tedious undertaking.

A function to be performed; an objective.

To assign a task to or impose a task on.

To subject to strain or hardship.

(take/call) /bring) To reprimand or censure.

To tax; charge.

To take to task; charge with something.

To impose a task upon; assign a definite amount of labor to.

To oppress with severe or excessive labor or exertion; occupy or engage fully, as in a task; burden.